2. Re: Route 90 (Safety Question) From the sea of Galilee, go to Afula and take road 6 (toll road) and road 1. It's a much more pleasant way in terms of road safety. 3. Re: Route 90 (Safety Question) That is a very viable route. Note that Highway 6, the Trans- Israel Highway, is an automated toll road.
Travel from Jerusalem to Eilat. We will be in Israel for two weeks in May and part of the itinerary is to go from Jerusalem to Eilat on a Friday, with stops at Masada and Ein Gedi en route. Renting a car is an option but we prefer not to drive and there are complications with the Sabbath (rental agencies in Eilat will not be open until SundayIsrael travel: Is it safe to visit and what are your rights if you have a trip booked? Hundred of flights cancelled and several cruises diverted. outside Eilat in the far south of Israel.
Travel advice to Israel. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to: Within 500m of the border with Lebanon (the ‘Blue Line’) east of Metula Yes, it is safe, road conditions are fine - as to the heat - all cars have air conditioning and you should always make sure to have plenty of water with you and to drink much more than you think you need. Report inappropriate content. VisitIsrael.Israel’s Ministry of Tourism says they are “monitoring the situation and are committed to ensuring that all tourists visiting Israel are safe and informed.” To help with this, they have set
Save. There are actually three ways to drive from Jerusalem to Eilat (although I only recommend 2 of them), and it depends on the type of driving and scenery you prefer. 1. As mentioned before - via the Dead Sea. This is a very scenic route, with quite a few places you can stop off at along the way, if you feel like it (Qumran, Ein Gedi, Masada
A one or two day trip is not worth it - you will spend far too long on the road in each direction, ( 12 hours plus each way ). But safety is not the problem. Tens of thousands of Israeli Jews have been crossing over into Sinai the past couple of years with out any problems, and some do go up to Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.5hvn8.